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From Russia with Love: Baylor student advocates for foster children

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) all have their own story about how they became advocates. Not all of them start in Russia.

Sasha Messer is a senior psychology major at Baylor University, but … Read more

Not Home for Christmas –The Holiday Experience for Children In Foster Care

For many, the holidays are a time of tradition, new memories sprinkled among old memories, and the comfort and certainty of family. As we all know, 2020 and COVID-19 have thrown the … Read more

Foster Care to Adoption: Our family’s story is unique and precious

November is National Adoption Month. CASA volunteers stay by a child’s side throughout the case, advocating first for reunification with the child’s parent(s) when safe and possible. If reunification is not safe … Read more

The Invisible Struggle of Kids in Crisis

Any given day in McLennan County around 700 children are in foster care. Out of those, CASA has an advocate working with around 240 of them. CASA stands for “Court Appointed Special Advocate.” The court assigns CASAs to advocate for … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Anthony Green

Anthony Green’s CASA Supervisor says “Anthony is incredibly dedicated to help his four CASA siblings (elementary age to teenagers) secure a safe and permanent home all together with a family member. Anthony goes above and beyond in encouraging the caregivers’ … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Molly Winn

Molly Winn, our CASA volunteer spotlight for August 2018, has gone above and beyond to change the life of a foster youth. Self described as under-qualified and extremely qualified at the same time, her CASA Supervisor notes that she loves … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Melissa Urteaga

Melissa Urteaga is a true go-getter. When she is not busy interning for CASA, she also holds down a full time job with the City of Waco and stays active in her daughter’s life – in 15 years of softball for her … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Cindy McAtee

A busy wife, mom and grandmother of 4, Cindy McAtee will celebrate her 13th year as a CASA Volunteer on June 14th. Cindy is deeply devoted to her work as a CASA volunteer. Having worked 6 cases during her time … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: The Dynamic Duo of Paula and Ramona

If you’ve been involved with CASA of McLennan County at any point during these last several years, chances are that you have, at some point, crossed paths with Ramona Cooper and Paula Hayward. The two, who are affectionately referred to … Read more

Why I Give – Carole Dameron

Carole Dameron has devoted almost 15 years of her life to CASA. As a volunteer advocate and donor, she gives her time, heart, and resources to changing foster children’s lives. We asked Carole to share about her experiences … Read more

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